Each of our members is both a talented musician and a gifted living historian who brings to life the typical soldier/musician of the American Civil War. The 46th takes the field with instruments, as well as under arms. We also reenact Confederate, as the band of the 17th Mississippi Volunteers. One of the most unique features of our unit is that the band performs entirely on original instruments from the mid- to late-19th Century (with the exception of the drums, as these were made from wood, which decomposes over time.) to enhance the authenticity of our impression. The band performs concerts throughout the local community, as well as participating in living histories and battle reenactments across the Eastern United States.
The band has produced two CDs entitled "The Logan Guard: In Camp and On Campaign with the 46th PA Infantry Band" and "Honoring the Union & Confederacy: The Logan Guard". They contain numerous styles of music from the War Between the States, including marches, waltzes, polkas, schottishes, quicksteps, camp songs and more. These are performed not only on brass, but numbers on the harp and hammered dulcimer, played by the talented Sgt.Maj. Robert Myers, are also featured. Our first recording is availible on CD for $15 or cassette for $10, and our second recording is availible on CD for $15. For more information, contact Band President, Rick Long.
The Logan Guard
C/O Richard Long
PO Box 52
Houtzdale, PA 16651
email: [email protected]
webmaster: [email protected]
